Team: Claire Ong, Jacqueline Flynn, Tran Tran, Tim Shim
Timeline: 6 weeks
Context
Older adults face vision impairments, cognitive challenges, and language barriers, making it difficult to navigate complex digital tools.
Problem Statement
Key Research Insights
Older adults prefer simple interfaces
Proactive reminders and verbal prompts help ease into technology
Older adults are concerned about their safety while using digital applications
Easy access to transportation promotes independence, reducing constant reliance on family/caregivers
Personas
Solution Approach
Challenges
The solution depends on the advancement of AI and its capabilities
Balancing the need to provide detailed instructions with maintaining a simple UI
Addressing safety concerns by implementing features that build trust and reassure older adults
Next Steps
Conduct additional user testing in real-life scenarios
Build out the family/caregiver side of the application
Integrate with other devices, such as smartwatches or Alexa